24-1-22
Section 24-1-22 Definitions. The following terms, wherever used or referred to in this article, shall have the following respective meanings, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: (1) AUTHORITY or HOUSING AUTHORITY. A public body organized as a body corporate and politic in accordance with the provisions of this article for the purposes, with the powers and subject to the restrictions set forth. (2) CITY. Any city or incorporated town in the State of Alabama. (3) COUNCIL. The legislative body, council, board of commissioners or other body charged with governing the city. (4) CITY CLERK and MAYOR. The clerk, and the mayor or president of the board of commissioners, respectively, of the city or the officers thereof charged with the duties customarily imposed on the clerk and mayor respectively. (5) COMMISSIONER. One of the members of an authority appointed in accordance with the provisions of this article. (6) GOVERNMENT. Such term shall include the state and...
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24-1-61
Section 24-1-61 Definitions. The following terms, wherever used or referred to in this article shall have the following respective meaning, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: (1) AUTHORITY or HOUSING AUTHORITY. A public body organized as a body corporate and politic in accordance with the provisions of this article for the purposes, with the powers and subject to the restrictions set forth in this article. (2) COUNTY. All of the county except that portion which lies within the territorial boundaries of any city or incorporated town. (3) COUNTY COMMISSION. The governing body of any county. (4) HOUSING COMMISSIONER. One of the members of an authority appointed in accordance with the provisions of this article. (5) GOVERNMENT. Such term shall include the state and federal governments and any subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of either of them. (6) STATE. The State of Alabama. (7) FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. Such term shall include the...
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40-2B-2
Section 40-2B-2 Alabama Tax Tribunal. (a) Statement of Purpose. To increase public confidence in the fairness of the state tax system, the state shall provide an independent agency with tax expertise to resolve disputes between the Department of Revenue and taxpayers, prior to requiring the payment of the amounts in issue or the posting of a bond, but after the taxpayer has had a full opportunity to attempt settlement with the Department of Revenue based, among other things, on the hazards of litigation. By establishing an independent Alabama Tax Tribunal within the executive branch of government, this chapter provides taxpayers with a means of resolving controversies that insures both the appearance and the reality of due process and fundamental fairness. The tax tribunal shall provide hearings in all tax matters, except those specified by statute, and render decisions and orders relating thereto. A tax tribunal hearing shall be commenced by the filing of a notice of appeal protesting...
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45-36A-102
Section 45-36A-102 Historic preservation commission; architectural review board; review of building plans. (a) The governing body of the City of Scottsboro in Jackson County may adopt ordinances, pass resolutions, or take such appropriate action as necessary to promote the general public welfare within the city, such ordinances to protect the historic character of the city in the manner hereinafter described.. (b) The governing body of the city, upon the recommendation of the historic preservation commission, as provided for below, may designate as a historic district any area, site, building, or structure within the city having an overall atmosphere of either historic or architectural distinction, or both (c) A historic preservation commission with the following membership, duties, and powers may be created by the city governing body: (1) The commission shall be composed of no less than seven members who shall be selected by the city governing body in such a manner as to serve...
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11-86A-12
Section 11-86A-12 Powers of authority generally. An authority shall have the following powers: (1) To have succession by its corporate name until dissolved as provided in this chapter. (2) To institute and defend legal proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction and proper venue; provided, however, that an authority may not be sued in any court other than the courts of the county of incorporation; provided, further, that the officers, directors, agents, and employees of an authority may not be sued for their actions on behalf of the authority except for actions that are known by a person to be unlawful or are performed with reckless disregard for the lawfulness of the actions. (3) To have and to use a corporate seal and to alter the seal at its pleasure. (4) To establish a fiscal year. (5) To anticipate by the issuance of its bonds the receipt of any revenues that may be appropriated by or to the authority and to pledge the proceeds of the appropriations as security for the...
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16-18A-4
Section 16-18A-4 Powers and duties. The purpose of the authority shall be to assist institutions for higher education in the construction, financing and refinancing of the projects. The exercise by the authority of the powers conferred by this chapter shall be deemed and held to be the performance of an essential public function. For the purpose of this chapter, the authority shall have the powers and duties set forth in this section. (1) To adopt an official seal and alter the same at its pleasure. (2) To sue and be sued in contract and in tort and to complain and defend in all courts of law and equity. (3) To maintain an office at such place or places as it may designate. (4) To determine the location and character of any project financed under this chapter, to acquire, construct, reconstruct, remodel, maintain, manage, enlarge, alter, add to, repair, operate, lease as lessee or lessor, sell or otherwise dispose of, any project in any manner it deems to the best advantage of the...
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16-18A-5
Section 16-18A-5 Revenue bonds - Issuance; negotiable, forms, terms, etc.; refunding bonds; security. The authority shall have power and is hereby authorized from time to time to provide by resolution for the issuance of negotiable revenue bonds for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost as herein defined of any of its projects. Such bonds may also be issued to pay off, refund or refinance any outstanding bonds or other obligation of any nature owed by the authority, whether or not such revenue bonds or other obligations shall then be subject to redemption, and the authority may provide for such arrangements as it may determine for the payment and security of the revenue bonds being issued or for the payment and security of the revenue bonds or other obligations to be paid off, refunded or refinanced. The principal, premium, if any, and interest of such revenue bonds shall be payable solely from the revenues, receipts and earnings to be received by the authority in...
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24-1-27
Section 24-1-27 Powers and duties of authority. (a) An authority shall constitute a public body and a body corporate and politic exercising public powers, and having all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this article, including the following powers in addition to others granted in this article: (1) To investigate into living, dwelling and housing conditions and into the means and methods of improving such conditions. (2) To determine where unsafe or unsanitary dwelling, public school or housing conditions exist. (3) To study and make recommendations concerning the plan of any city located within its boundaries in relation to the problem of clearing, replanning, and reconstruction of areas in which unsafe or unsanitary dwelling, public school, or housing conditions exist, and the provision of dwelling accommodations for persons of low income, and to cooperate with any city or regional planning agency. (4) To prepare, carry out,...
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22-23B-2
Section 22-23B-2 Definitions. The following words and phrases, whenever used in this chapter, shall have the following respective meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: AUTHORITY. The corporation organized pursuant to the provisions of this chapter as a public corporation, agency and instrumentality of the state and known as the "Alabama Drinking Water Finance Authority." AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION. A resolution, order or other proceedings adopted by the board of directors of the authority authorizing the issuance of bonds, agreements and related matters. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The board of directors of the authority. BOND PROCEEDS. The net proceeds of sale of bonds or notes, and the income derived from the investment of such proceeds. BONDS. The bonds, notes or obligations or other evidences of indebtedness issued by the authority under the provisions of this chapter. DEPARTMENT. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management or any successor. FEDERAL ACT. The Act of...
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11-65-1
Section 11-65-1 Legislative declarations and findings. The Legislature hereby finds and declares as follows: (1) As the basis for enacting Act No. 84-131, the Legislature found and determined that the conduct within Class 1 municipalities in the state of horse racing events and pari-mutuel wagering thereon will generate additional revenues for governmental and charitable purposes, provide additional jobs for the residents of the state and benefit the businesses related to tourism and recreation within any such municipality and throughout the surrounding areas of the state; it is desirable to permit the qualified voters of any Class 1 municipality to determine through referendum whether horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering thereon will be permitted in such municipality; and for each Class 1 municipality in which horse racing is approved by the voters thereof, it is necessary and desirable to provide for the establishment of a racing commission to regulate horse racing and pari-mutuel...
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